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We did and mri on my right knee. doc said it was torn and it need to be removed. if we remove it, what will happen to my knee and bone? wear away?
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AS TIME GOES ON: Less cushion means an increased rate of speed of arthritic changes.
Answered 10/17/2012
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Wearing away: You can get wearing away of the bone after a menisectomy. The pain you are having should improve drastically after it, though.
Answered 7/7/2013
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